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Folly beach, SC

Folly beach, SC.

Population: 1,125 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Folly beach, SC is $1.13M — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $998,000 after a median 126 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.13M

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

126

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.13M
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-4.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+127.3%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$1.21M
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$998,000
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$671
1-year sale-price change
-23.2%
Median days on market
126 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,530/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,630/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A13
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Charleston Plant) (12 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,502
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,523

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Charleston Executive Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL, ROPER HOSPITAL, CHARLESTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,040 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
27.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,417
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
226,174
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,426

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Folly beachState medianUS median
Median home value$1.13M$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$998,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market126 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,417$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Folly beach, SC?
$1.13M.
What is the median sale price in Folly beach, SC?
$998,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Folly beach, SC?
Median days on market: 126 days.
What is typical rent in Folly beach, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,530/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Folly beach, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Folly beach, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A13.
What is the wildfire risk in Folly beach, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Folly beach, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Folly beach, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Folly beach, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Folly beach, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Folly beach, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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